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Interview &
Group Discussion
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What is an Interview entrevoir (French) to have a glimpse of
A meeting between two or more people with an objective
Information sorting model
Objectives of an interview Informing applicants about the job (in a campus this
happens through a PPT)
Choosing people for the job
Can s/he do the job : Competence
Will s/he do the job: Motivation
Will s/he fit the team/organization: Match
Influencing suitable candidates to accept the job
Errors in recruiting: Type A recruiting the wrong person
Type B missing out recruiting the right person
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Type of interviews One on One
Panel Interview (elaborate the way students should deal with
the panel) Group Interview
Type of questions Factual recall Comparision
Opinion
Case problem /Logical deduction
Hypothetical Leading
Pumping
Rhetorical (Asked to produce effect not get information)
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Competencies companies look at
Action Oriented Composure
Conviction and Courage
Creativity
Dealing with Ambiguity Integrity and
Trustworthiness
Intellectual Horsepower
Self-confidence
Self-development
Positive Attitude
Decision Making Results Driven
Planning, Organizingand co-ordination
Problem Solving Communication Skills
Inter-personal skills
Negotiation and conflict
management Passion for technology
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Facing the interview Know your subject
Watch your Body Language Eye contact
Sitting posture
Facial expressions
Erratic body movements Dryness of throat
Pitch of speech
Excessive perspiration
Answer Soft questions without conflict with anyother part of the interview
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A Few Soft Questions Tell me something about yourself (What are you really like?)
What are your strengths / weaknesses? 3 good/bad things your friends/mother/father would tell us?
Why this Institute / Major?
Why did you decide to interview with us?
What if you were a tree/animal/car/mountain?
Why are you taking up a job instead of going in for higherstudies?
Where do you see yourself 5/10 yrs down the line?
Tell us how you solved a problem in your assignments, orsocial life or personal life?
What are your most significant accomplishments? What type of boss are you looking for? / Who has influenced
your life the most and why?
What kind of salary are you looking for? (Agree to the PPTvalue ask details of package if not provided)
Would you like to ask any questions?
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Questions you should ask (If given achance) What are the key responsibilities of the job and what scope
does the job provide in enlarging it? (Only if the PPT and initialchat did not provide data on this)
How would you measure my performance on this job?
What kind of latitude is available for the jobholder to makedecisions on the job? (You may want to simplify the language)
Growth avenues for an individual in this job? Does the organization provide assistance for lateral
movements?
What is the general reporting system? (Killing 2 birds in a stone)
What opportunities are provided for learning, training and
development? What are my prospects of getting this job? (avoid this question if
your interview has gone bad)
Would you insist on any long-term commitment from me? / Isthere a bond?
What are the organization's growth plans? (Only if PPT orwebsite does not cover this)
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Things you Should Never say in anInterview
What does your company do
Slangs It would be hella cool to get jiggy with this job
Dont lie - Bill gates offered me a $100,000 bonus
In five years, I see myself on a boat in the Caribbean Sorry, I dont know how to do that
You see, I just went through a painful divorce
What can your company do for me
I left my last job because my boss was a real jerk / Thiscampus is no good.
My salary requirements are very flexible
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How to prepare for aninterview?
Its not a ONE DAY, ONE WEEK, ONE MONTH job Start reading. Simple reading you can do is pick the news paper
daily and read it loud. It helps improve verbal communication,builds energy, improves pronunciation.
Make a list of companies you want to work with and study them
Know your core strengthhijack the interview Learn to identify the trap
Prepare for the soft questions well in advance These have tobe thought through before facing a interview panel
Practice in small groups
Use the mirror
Select your cloths, shoes, folder well in advance.
Visit the net to see more questions on campus recruitment
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What is a GD GD is a discussion in a group, not a debate
Avoid making it a fish market
Discussion should lead to a conclusion on the said topic bythe group
Depth of discussion is the primary count for selection
Why is a GD part of the selectionprocess Selection process is time bound GD provides access to
more applicants in less time
Gives a fair idea about the applicants, communication skilland conduct
Quick rejection tool
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How do you conduct yourself in a GD Be loudDont shout
Take control of the group if the group is going off track
Keep time
Allow others to speak
Do not repeat statements made by others Come out withfresh ideas/observations
Do not look at the evaluator discuss amongst yourselves Quantitative data to support observations
Hijack discussion if necessary
Be assertive, you might be aggressive if needed
Never loose your cool, raise your voice to make a point butcome back to normal pitch when the group starts payingattention to you.
Never contradict yourself
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GD Evaluation Parameters
New Ideas / Awareness Communication / Grammar
Clarity of thought
Leadership / Group Involvement
Assertiveness Body language
Confidence
Listening skills
Time Management
Reasoning ability
Inspiring ability
Creativity/ Out of box thinking
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Preparation for a GD?
Its not a ONE DAY, ONE WEEK, ONE MONTH job
Start reading. Simple reading you can do is pick the news paperdaily and read it loud. It helps improve verbal communication,builds energy & improves pronunciation.
Compile a list of GD topics which are a mix of Current affairs,Sports, Politics, topics related to the core subject
Practice in small groups
Use the mirror
Select your cloths, shoes, folder well in advance. Visit the net to read more about GDs
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Questions??